A story by Baby Geh It was a thrilling day in the ancient city of Ibadan. My sisters and I had just vacated from our military boarding school after the long periods of starvation, early morning drills, Saturday inspections, and the never-ending torment of those evil seniors. I was so excited to go home and…
Axe no dey ever remember, Tree no fit forget
A story by The Chandelier The school bell rang in the quiet, early morning; waking the students of Stella Maris Girls Boarding school. The girls showered and dressed hastily in their uniform of “where once” white shirts and brown skirts, scrambling to get to the assembly hall before the teachers on duty started punishing late…
The difference between kpekere and plantain chips
Chiiiisom!!! My mother’s voice rang out in the night air. It sounded like it was for something important but I had no intention of answering. Not until I finished the packet of plantain chips I was eating. That’s right, sneer at me for being a stubborn child but I did not ask to come into…
The Rules of Wealth – Part 8
“Beware of the The Extended Family Tax.” Chief pulled out a golf club from the bag and tossed it lightly in the palm of his hand. He wiped his forehand with a crisp, white handkerchief as he finished his thought. “Many young people have been cheated of their future because of it.” It was a…
The Rules of Wealth – Part 7
Emeka could hear the sound of his footsteps, hitting the ground “slap, slap, slap”, as he ran up the stairs to Chief’s apartment. He was late. He knocked on the door urgently. Too urgently. And was let in by Chief’s steward, who looked visibly angry at the rudeness of the knocks. Emeka began to relax…
The Rules of Wealth – Part 6
“…. And this is your year of greeeeeeaaaat financial breakthrooough!!” The crowd thundered a resounding “AMEN!!” in response to the Pastor’s declaration. “Speaking of financial breakthrough…” began Segun as he turned to whisper loudly to Emeka. They were in Sunday service. Emeka was in no mood to be distracted and considering his current circumstances,…
The Rules of Wealth – Part 5
Emeka stood by the window watching the heavy, tropical rainstorm pour down as he waited in Chief’s living room. It had been three months since he started the savings plans and the results had been impressive. He had seen figures in his bank account that were very unusual for month end. “Wawu, 60k in savings?…
The Rules of Wealth – Part 4
“Human wants are endless but the means to satisfy them are not. So you must learn how to separate your needs from your wants” Chief reached for his glass and took a sip before continuing. “This is the second rule of wealth; Plug leaks in your bank account” They were sitting outside on Chief’s rooftop…
The Rules of Wealth – Part 3
GOOOOAAAALL!!!!!!!! Emeka turned off the television abruptly. It was time for his appointment with Chief. As much as he wanted to watch Iheanacho score the winning goal for Manchester City, he was more eager to hear what Chief had to say. Shouts of jubilation rang out from his neighbours’ houses as he bounded up the…
The Rules of Wealth – Part 2
Emeka tiredly walked himself up the stairs to the penthouse. The time was 7:55am. “This early wake up on a Saturday morning, na wah o!” He yawned as he climbed a few more steps. He didn’t want to worsen the image Chief had of him by being late but that meant he only had about…
